Career of ArchitectBy Jeffrey Paulin

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Overview of Job

• Someone who makes plan or blue prints for new buildings

• Can also decide if a building needs to be replaced or taken down

• Meet with clients to discuss new ideas and plans for buildings

• Plans have to be approved, may be a year before the building is built.

Overview

• Work for individuals

• Work for companies

• Work for government

• Design any or all types of buildings

Quote

“Many of life’s failures are people who did not realize how close they were to success when they gave up.“

(Thomas Edison)

Thomas Edison

Salary

•Beginning : $39,130

• Middle : $62,850

• Potential : $132,000 or more

Yearly: $72,700

Hourly: $34.93

Growth PotentialOutlook

• grown 15% in Maryland between 2008 and 2018

• 16% Nationally

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• City planner

• Construction supervisor

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• Civil Engineering Technicians

• Electrical and Electronics Drafters

• Health and Safety Engineers, Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors

Education Take a college preparatory program that includes :

• English

• Science

• Physics

• Art

• Mathematics

• Foreign Language

• Computer Technology Earn Bachelor's in Architecture

6 Topic Questions

1.) What is the most common degree for this job? Most Architects earn their professional degree though 5-years Bachelor of Architect degree program.

2.) Do Architects help make the designs for hospitals or is that the government’s job? It depends on who the Architect works for.

6 Topic Questions

3.) Do Architect travel a lot? Yes, Architects travel to the other states or countries to see were the new building is going to be.

4.) Can anyone hire an Architect to design a new home? Yes, anyone can hire an Architect but it isn’t cheap.

6 Topic Questions

5.) Why are Architects important? They are important because they make sure that current building are designed correctly.

6.) What other skills does an Architect need? Architects need to know how to use computers, draw a blue print, public speaking, and financial management.

Questions?